Lesson 48 of 84 · Local and State Government
⭐ 30 XPCommunity Planning and Zoning
Community planning and zoning are important for making our neighborhoods safe and enjoyable places to live.
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Community planning and zoning are important for making our neighborhoods safe and enjoyable places to live. Planning involves deciding where homes, schools, and parks will be built. Zoning is the process of making rules about what can be built in different areas. Together, these help create a balanced community where everyone can thrive.
Key Facts
Community planning decides where schools and parks go.
Zoning makes rules about building in different areas.
Good planning helps neighborhoods thrive.
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Question 1
1 of 2What does community planning help decide?
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